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September
6, 2009 • Stewart Park, Ithaca, NY A big thank you from us at DSP to everyone involved! We'll see you soon!
CHECK OUT THE DSP PHOTO ALBUM AND REVIEW HERE
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Caution Children: 12:30
OTHER INFORMATION: No outside food or drink is permitted in the festival grounds. Empty water bottles will be the only exception. There will be water on site for distribution. There will be beer sold as well as many other choices (including vegan options) of reasonably priced food and drink. Blankets are permitted, lawn chairs are not. Info about the Bands: The Hold Steady: The band is often described as a modern day Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - combining incredible lyrics, unmatched rhythm and perfect songwriting into a potent mix that has steadily rocketed their popularity to a fever pitch. The Hold Steady recently played Ithaca - selling out Castaways (400) in advance. Over a hundred were turned away at the door. All without students in town! They spent the better part of June opening for Dave Matthews in arenas and sheds across the northeast. www.theholdsteady.net/ The Felice Brothers: The Felice Brothers also sold out Castaways for their second straight time this past spring. Their rootsy, backwoods Americana beat tears off the roof anywhere they play. Hailing from the rich musical heritage of the Catskills and the town of Husdon, NY, the Felice Brothers bring the folk revival in the spirit of bands like the Avett Brothers and Ryan Adams and the Cardinals. www.thefelicebrothers.com/ Deer Tick: Deer Tick have built their name with music primarily based in folk and country with a dash of grunge. They were featured on NBC Anchor Brian Williams’ inaugural music-only web feature “BriTunes” in May 2009 leading up to the album release. Garnering healthy buzz at this year’s SXSW Festival and recently selling out a two night stand at the Bowery Ballroom in New York, 2009 is the year of the Deer(tick). www.deertickmusic.com/index2.html Rural Alberta Advantage: A recent signing to Saddle Creek, The Rural Alberta Advantage are an exciting new talent. Rereleasing their debut album Hometowns on June 30, the Canadian trio earned quick and apt comparisons to Arcade Fire and even Neutral Milk Hotel. One of the best albums to listen to while walking, Hometowns has it all. From the simple, aching heart of “Don’t Haunt This Place” to the maximal, horn rocker “Luciana” to the melodic sorrow of “The Air”, Hometowns is an ode to loves won and lost woven around vivid pictures of the bridges, forests and trails of rural Alberta. After a long year of underground success, the band caught the ear of many at this year’s SXSW festival due to a stirring performance opening for Grizzly Bear in the Central Presbyterian Church. Led by Nils Edenloff’s songwriting, The RAA is at it’s best when he sings a duet with Amy Cole who fills in keyboards and assorted persussion. Paul Banwatt provides some of the most inspired drumming of the year, giving the drums a voice in the overall melodic texture. www.theraa.com/
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